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France
Plethora of intelligence conferences to be held in France

This autumn France will host a slew of conferences and symposia devoted to intelligence. On the agenda are ‘global chaos' and the tenth anniversary of the country's 2015 law governing intelligence services' activities.

The Agencies' Gazette
Spy training for French military, Tracfin changes, ODNI cyber centre, promotions in China

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceDefence minister eyes spy officers

FranceTracfin's deputy intelligence officer changes job

USWith future uncertain, exodus at the ODNI's cyber centre

ChinaPrivate companies' promotion ceremonies increase CCP loyalty

Lithuania, Vietnam
From Vietnam to Turkey, business is good for a Lithuanian miniature surveillance specialist

With the export of miniaturised surveillance solutions for intelligence services in demand, Lithuanian firm Commesh UAB has become highly sought after for its expertise.

Syria
How the attack on a Damascus church rocked the fragile Kurdish-Syrian talks

In a major security setback for the new government in Damascus, the 22 June attack on a church in the capital has put the Syrian intelligence service on high alert. It has also further strained relations with the Syrian Democratic Forces, who have denied any responsibility.

France
ESL Rivington and Antidox reinvent themselves as Next Step Influence

Strategic intelligence group ADIT's influence division, comprised of ESL Rivington and Antidox, is changing its name to Next Step Influence in a sign of the evolution of the subsidiary.